Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne (Post 1158351)

Wow.... Not one word of sympathy from the breeder.... that's really sad. You would think she could have said something.

I kept in touch with Jewel's breeder when we found out she was sick. She always replied to my emails but she never initiated one... Her replies were always sypathetic but I was kind of irked that she never sent me one first just to check in.

Your breeder is heartless. I sure hope she didn't continue to breed either of Lexxie's parents.

But you and I know if we could go back in time and have an opportunity to get Lexxie or Jewel again, we would go through all of it again without a doubt in our hearts.

Hugs to you.

Originally Posted by LoveMyGirlz (Post 1158154)

You can please tell me that I'm wrong if you think I am....But I am angry and hurt!
You all know by now that we put our Lexxi down last Saturday...after struggling for 3 years with hydrocephalus (water on the brain), seizures, she became blind...etc.
I had called the breeder when we first had her diagnosed, via MRI and told her what was going on. She said to me that she'd never heard of hydrocephalus and of course none of her dogs ever had this. She continued to say she could not help us with any of the medical bills but when the time came for us to have to "put her down" she would "replace" her. In the 2.5 years Lexxi fought after that diagnoses, never once did the breeder call or email me to check on her.
After we put Lexxi to rest last weekend, I emailed the breeder and told her what we just went through and told her even though she had offered us another, we just weren't sure if we'd ever be ready. I NEVER GOT A REPLY! Then I emailed again from another email and she wrote this:

You bought your puppy over 3 years ago. I guarantee the puppy for 2 years. That's 2 years after the purchase not any time in the future. No breeder would do that. That is totally unreasonable. I did offer to replace this puppy ( may be a year or more) after you purchased her. You how ever elected to keep her instead of me replacing her.
I feel I have met my responsibility in this case.
Steve and Charlotte Ampelas


I may as well add my original email so you can see that I did not beg her for a dog or for $$ or anything. Yet money was all she addressed in this email. Not once an "I'm sorry for your loss" or whatever!

here is my first email to her:

Hi Charlotte,

This is Trina, I bought one of your babies in 2004 – she is my Lexxi. We spoke some time ago regarding her being diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Lexxi has lost her fight today. She put up a fight for as long as she could and we know that we did everything possible to make her life comfortable. She was a sweet little angel that was robbed a long healthy life. We are so sad today. I can’t even think of a day that has been harder than this one. I am devastated, and my husband too. Its been the hardest thing we’ve ever had to go through.

I know you had told me you’d be willing to replace her when the time came for Lexxi to go, but I can’t say that I am ready for another at this time. We are just in too much pain to think that far ahead, as this only happened today. But I did want you to know what happened and I did want to ask for your prayers for our baby who has reached the rainbow bridge.

I hope you, your family and your babies and doing well,

Sincerely,

Trina

Does she look to be after the almighty dollar and not care about her dogs?? I can't believe how cold she is!!!
What do you think? Did I say something I shouldn't have? Did I expect too much?
I'm angry!

Originally Posted by chachi (Post 1159009)

It sounds like that breeder was just in it for the $$

Originally Posted by LoveMyGirlz (Post 1158865)

LOL - Thank you again
Funny how fast she emails YOU back but she ignores me :confused:
I told her I was on board(s) and I have nothing to hide...she could have asked me which ones as well.
So if she finds "me" I'm prepared for "fake" user names to suddenly and post wonderful lies about her!!!
It's sad that it had to come to this - about me feeling bitter and wanting everyone to know about her. All she would have had to do was say "I'm sorry."

Hugs to you,
Trina

Originally Posted by tiggerr36792 (Post 1159260)

She should have atleast offered her condolences for what you went thru, Geez how unkind can ppl be. I know us YT'ers have offered that to you and your family. Trina i'm so sorry for all that you went thru and hope the pain lessens with each passing day!!

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv (Post 1158962)

Trina,

Again, I am so sorry for your loss of Lexxi. She was very loved, and she's no longer suffering. She loves you and is watching over you now.

I have to say that you have every right to be upset with the breeder...She brought Lexxi into this world, and she didn't even take responsibility for it. In my opinion, the option should not be "give the dog back and I'll give you a new one"....That's just wrong, imo...You fall in love with a puppy almost immediately, you cannot be expected to give it back...What does that solve anyway? I don't think I would want another pup from her if this is the way she acts and doesn't take responsibility for her breedings...At the very least, she could have been sympathetic though...Just a hey, I'm sorry..or something.

Don't worry about this lady anymore...Her attitude is bringing you down, and that's just not fair.

Originally Posted by LoveMyGirlz (Post 1158154)

You can please tell me that I'm wrong if you think I am....But I am angry and hurt!
You all know by now that we put our Lexxi down last Saturday...after struggling for 3 years with hydrocephalus (water on the brain), seizures, she became blind...etc.
I had called the breeder when we first had her diagnosed, via MRI and told her what was going on. She said to me that she'd never heard of hydrocephalus and of course none of her dogs ever had this. She continued to say she could not help us with any of the medical bills but when the time came for us to have to "put her down" she would "replace" her. In the 2.5 years Lexxi fought after that diagnoses, never once did the breeder call or email me to check on her.
After we put Lexxi to rest last weekend, I emailed the breeder and told her what we just went through and told her even though she had offered us another, we just weren't sure if we'd ever be ready. I NEVER GOT A REPLY! Then I emailed again from another email and she wrote this:

You bought your puppy over 3 years ago. I guarantee the puppy for 2 years. That's 2 years after the purchase not any time in the future. No breeder would do that. That is totally unreasonable. I did offer to replace this puppy ( may be a year or more) after you purchased her. You how ever elected to keep her instead of me replacing her.
I feel I have met my responsibility in this case.
Steve and Charlotte Ampelas


I may as well add my original email so you can see that I did not beg her for a dog or for $$ or anything. Yet money was all she addressed in this email. Not once an "I'm sorry for your loss" or whatever!

here is my first email to her:

Hi Charlotte,

This is Trina, I bought one of your babies in 2004 – she is my Lexxi. We spoke some time ago regarding her being diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Lexxi has lost her fight today. She put up a fight for as long as she could and we know that we did everything possible to make her life comfortable. She was a sweet little angel that was robbed a long healthy life. We are so sad today. I can’t even think of a day that has been harder than this one. I am devastated, and my husband too. Its been the hardest thing we’ve ever had to go through.

I know you had told me you’d be willing to replace her when the time came for Lexxi to go, but I can’t say that I am ready for another at this time. We are just in too much pain to think that far ahead, as this only happened today. But I did want you to know what happened and I did want to ask for your prayers for our baby who has reached the rainbow bridge.

I hope you, your family and your babies and doing well,

Sincerely,

Trina

Does she look to be after the almighty dollar and not care about her dogs?? I can't believe how cold she is!!!
What do you think? Did I say something I shouldn't have? Did I expect too much?
I'm angry!

Originally Posted by xBUTTERCUPx (Post 1160243)

I just checked out her website and she seems like a pretty nice lady with really pretty dogs. All her wordings about her babies seems as if she really loves her babies and really passionate about breeding these babies. Maybe looks are deceiving! Makes me want to shove poop down her throat! (But of course, I wouldn't do that)

Originally Posted by cutiepieyorkies (Post 1160281)

when i go visit my brother in tx ill do the poo thing be glad to

Originally Posted by paulapoo (Post 1159929)

Trina,
How sweet you are to ask about Otis, He flunked his post bile acid level at 53. Doesn't appear to be high enough for shunt, but possibly MVD/HMD. Right now I'm trying to decide what further testing he should have and start saving up for it. He's started L/D food, and I'd like to start him on lactulose asap, but the vet initially said she didn't think it was necessary. But overall, he's doing pretty well. No severe seizures, he just kind of spaces out sometimes.
Thanks again for asking about him. I hope your finding some comfort in knowing you were a good mommy to Lexxi and did everything you could for her.

Originally Posted by LoveMyGirlz (Post 1158154)

You can please tell me that I'm wrong if you think I am....But I am angry and hurt!
You all know by now that we put our Lexxi down last Saturday...after struggling for 3 years with hydrocephalus (water on the brain), seizures, she became blind...etc.
I had called the breeder when we first had her diagnosed, via MRI and told her what was going on. She said to me that she'd never heard of hydrocephalus and of course none of her dogs ever had this. She continued to say she could not help us with any of the medical bills but when the time came for us to have to "put her down" she would "replace" her. In the 2.5 years Lexxi fought after that diagnoses, never once did the breeder call or email me to check on her.
After we put Lexxi to rest last weekend, I emailed the breeder and told her what we just went through and told her even though she had offered us another, we just weren't sure if we'd ever be ready. I NEVER GOT A REPLY! Then I emailed again from another email and she wrote this:

You bought your puppy over 3 years ago. I guarantee the puppy for 2 years. That's 2 years after the purchase not any time in the future. No breeder would do that. That is totally unreasonable. I did offer to replace this puppy ( may be a year or more) after you purchased her. You how ever elected to keep her instead of me replacing her.
I feel I have met my responsibility in this case.
Steve and Charlotte Ampelas


I may as well add my original email so you can see that I did not beg her for a dog or for $$ or anything. Yet money was all she addressed in this email. Not once an "I'm sorry for your loss" or whatever!

here is my first email to her:

Hi Charlotte,

This is Trina, I bought one of your babies in 2004 – she is my Lexxi. We spoke some time ago regarding her being diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Lexxi has lost her fight today. She put up a fight for as long as she could and we know that we did everything possible to make her life comfortable. She was a sweet little angel that was robbed a long healthy life. We are so sad today. I can’t even think of a day that has been harder than this one. I am devastated, and my husband too. Its been the hardest thing we’ve ever had to go through.

I know you had told me you’d be willing to replace her when the time came for Lexxi to go, but I can’t say that I am ready for another at this time. We are just in too much pain to think that far ahead, as this only happened today. But I did want you to know what happened and I did want to ask for your prayers for our baby who has reached the rainbow bridge.

I hope you, your family and your babies and doing well,

Sincerely,

Trina

Does she look to be after the almighty dollar and not care about her dogs?? I can't believe how cold she is!!!
What do you think? Did I say something I shouldn't have? Did I expect too much?
I'm angry!

Originally Posted by pamspups (Post 1161246)

HI, WELL IVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR ORDEAL FOR SOME TIME MYSELF AND WILL SAY, I WILL GIVE YOU ONE OF MY BABIES,ABSOLUTELY FREE, AS GOD HAS LEAD ME TO DO SO, THEY MONEY IS NOT IMPORTANT TO ME AS MUCH AS THE GOOD HOME, THO I WONT HAVE ANY LITTER BORN TILL END OF JULY, IM SETTING HERE THINKING AS YOUVE BEEN THRU, AS FOR MY PUPS, I WILL ALWAYS GIVE A PERSON A DOG IF IT WERE TO DIE , NOT LIVING ITS LIFE OUT TO THE FULLEST, , I FEEL SO BAD FOR YOU, I DONT KNOW WHO YOUR BREEDER IS BUT THAT NOT IMPORTANT, WHAT IS , IS THAT I DO WHATS ON MY HEART, GOD BLESS YOU, HOPE YOU CAN WAIT, ILL BE HAPPY TO GIVE YOU ONE OF MINE FOR FREE, PAM B, IN KY, YOU CAN EMAIL ME IF YOU LIKE BYE PAM

Originally Posted by pamspups (Post 1161246)

HI, WELL IVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR ORDEAL FOR SOME TIME MYSELF AND WILL SAY, I WILL GIVE YOU ONE OF MY BABIES,ABSOLUTELY FREE, AS GOD HAS LEAD ME TO DO SO, THEY MONEY IS NOT IMPORTANT TO ME AS MUCH AS THE GOOD HOME, THO I WONT HAVE ANY LITTER BORN TILL END OF JULY, IM SETTING HERE THINKING AS YOUVE BEEN THRU, AS FOR MY PUPS, I WILL ALWAYS GIVE A PERSON A DOG IF IT WERE TO DIE , NOT LIVING ITS LIFE OUT TO THE FULLEST, , I FEEL SO BAD FOR YOU, I DONT KNOW WHO YOUR BREEDER IS BUT THAT NOT IMPORTANT, WHAT IS , IS THAT I DO WHATS ON MY HEART, GOD BLESS YOU, HOPE YOU CAN WAIT, ILL BE HAPPY TO GIVE YOU ONE OF MINE FOR FREE, PAM B, IN KY, YOU CAN EMAIL ME IF YOU LIKE BYE PAM

Originally Posted by pamspups (Post 1161246)

HI, WELL IVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR ORDEAL FOR SOME TIME MYSELF AND WILL SAY, I WILL GIVE YOU ONE OF MY BABIES,ABSOLUTELY FREE, AS GOD HAS LEAD ME TO DO SO, THEY MONEY IS NOT IMPORTANT TO ME AS MUCH AS THE GOOD HOME, THO I WONT HAVE ANY LITTER BORN TILL END OF JULY, IM SETTING HERE THINKING AS YOUVE BEEN THRU, AS FOR MY PUPS, I WILL ALWAYS GIVE A PERSON A DOG IF IT WERE TO DIE , NOT LIVING ITS LIFE OUT TO THE FULLEST, , I FEEL SO BAD FOR YOU, I DONT KNOW WHO YOUR BREEDER IS BUT THAT NOT IMPORTANT, WHAT IS , IS THAT I DO WHATS ON MY HEART, GOD BLESS YOU, HOPE YOU CAN WAIT, ILL BE HAPPY TO GIVE YOU ONE OF MINE FOR FREE, PAM B, IN KY, YOU CAN EMAIL ME IF YOU LIKE BYE PAM

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom (Post 1161371)

very interesting!!!!!!!!